by Koh Teng Teng
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For newly licensed VCFMs, we provide affordable, right-sized compliance support that covers what MAS expects; no more, no less.
From ongoing advisory and regulatory filings to maintaining essential compliance registers, our approach is deliberately light-touch, allowing small teams to stay compliant while focusing on deals, investors, and execution.
For established VCFMs, we help you scale without overbuilding too early. As your funds grow and institutional capital comes into play, we can support a smooth and cost-efficient transition towards an Accredited / Institutional LFMC (A/I LFMC). This includes targeted gap assessments, selective policy drafting or uplift, and practical guidance on MAS expectations, all without disrupting your operations or inflating your compliance budget.
We work as an extension of your team: responsive, commercially aware, and focused on getting things done.
The result is compliance that is affordable, proportionate, and built to grow with you, at your pace.
Chat below or email us now to see if we are a right fit for your team.
Compliance should not slow a fund down. We support VCFMs with right-sized, cost-efficient compliance that scales as you grow, so you can focus on investing while regulatory expectations are met.
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About the Author: Koh Teng Teng
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